Mar 15, 2022SteeringElectrical systemBrakes
My wife had just gotten on the interstate and had accelerated to ~75 mph. Then without warning, the steering system locked up making it hard to navigate. Both the gas pedal and breaking system went off line as well. Luckily, there wasn't any vehicles in the immediate vicinity. She was able to allow the vehicle to coast to a stop as she wrestled with the steering wheel to try and get the vehicle to the side of the road. As the vehicle was slowing down (to around 25 mph), the speedometer indicated that she was at 100+ mph. This could have been devastating in most situation. Just prior to getting on the interstate, she was on a one lane road with 18-wheelers passing by her head-on. What if this was to occur if she was approach a cross walk with pedestrians crossing, or other vehicles (to include motorcycles), she would not have been able to stop. When she finally made it over to the side and the vehicle had stopped. She turned the vehicle off and everything was fine again, like nothing ever happened. This is our first and hopefully last occurrence. But looking online, this is nowhere near being close to the first occurrence of this type. Please see the following website which shows 413 reports for this make and model (but various years): https://www.carproblemzoo.com/chrysler/town_country/steering-problems.php There is also this website as well: https://www.quora.com/Why-does-the-steering-wheel-lock-up-while-driving The problem with that site is there are too many geniuses on there stating that this is not possible and follow on by showing their knowledge, etc. Others addressed solely the steering wheel issue stating it's a pump or fluid, etc. It also mentions of make/model this had occurred on (i.e. Mazda, Chevy Corvette - recall, etc.). Regardless, this is a major life threatening issue that is constantly occurring out there. Sadly, there are probably several instances where as the driver did not survive the incident, hence unable to report it.
NHTSA ODI 11456733
Feb 3, 2022Electrical system
left sliding door will not open or close. yes, it will be available for inspection. our safety is put at risk while in the car if the vehicle catches on fire and there are passengers in the back seat who will not be able to get out the side door because it will not open. no, the problem has not been reduced or confirmed by the dealer. no one has has inspected the vehicle. there were no warning lamps, messages, or other symptoms prior to failure. it first appeared about 4 months ago. have attempted to see what could be done, but it was beyond my abilities.
NHTSA ODI 11450130
Jan 11, 2022Electrical system
Ignition Switch. The switch moves somtimes out of run postion, turning off the engine, spesially when the engine is worm. ( I found this information in my Hayes Repair Manual where they also says it has a recall since 2015) Dealer claimed it was a computor glitch. Only the dealer ship. The Techs could could not get a clear signal that's why they said it was a computor glitch. But I think they know more because they said it might be the ignition switch. When I asked they if the had one they said no because they are waiting for parts from China....
NHTSA ODI 11447098
Dec 24, 2021Electrical systemBody & structure1 injury
Back sliding door inoperable, dealership sold the vehicle this way, neglected to disclose the issue. When we noticed we refused the sale, dealership added to the sale contract that it would be fixed before delivery, vehicle was not fixed before delivery after several attempts, and a third party off site company attempted to fix the issue. Dealership had the vehicle for 36 days before coming to a temporary fix, door still has issues opening and closing. Sometimes won’t open at all or just close instantly after opening pinching/crushing anyone who isn’t fast enough to get out of the way in the door. Door has also come completely off the track at one point. The door will not stop if it starts to close, it will slide closed into you or a child, the censors do not work as designed apparently. I sincerely hope for a fix as I am terrified of my children being trapped in emergency situation, or in general entry exit of vehicle.
NHTSA ODI 11444895
Dec 15, 2021Electrical system
The passenger rear sliding door makes a buzzing sound when locking or unlocking the door. Door does not open/close and have to manually open/close door.
NHTSA ODI 11443856
Nov 12, 2021Electrical systemBody & structureFuel system
Body: Driver's side sliding door will not open- neither with the button or manually Electrical: The back up camera/radio unit turns off or refuses to power on when starting the vehicle Fuel/Propulsion System: The vehicle does not change gear smoothly (automatic vehicle), The driver must manually change the gear speed to avoid collisions.
NHTSA ODI 11440192
Oct 23, 2021Electrical system
The passenger sliding door actuator makes a loud buzzing sound when the doors are locked/unlocked with a key or the door lock. Multiple forums have stated that they are having the same issue in the Town and Country and Dodge Caravans.
NHTSA ODI 11437857
Sep 14, 2021Electrical system
Right side passenger sliding door makes a buzzing noise whenever the doors unlock.
NHTSA ODI 11432910
Aug 31, 2021Electrical system
My driver side passenger van door won’t open. It won’t open when pulled open. The keyfob can’t open it. The button in the van won’t open it.
NHTSA ODI 11431264
Jul 14, 2021Electrical systemBody & structure
On 3 July 2021 the driver side rear sliding door became inoperable. The door would not open using either the electronic motor or by manually pulling the handle and sliding the door. The door lock appeared to be jammed in the locked position and could not be unlocked either electronically or manually. Not being able to open the rear door in any manner is unsafe and in the event of an accident would not allow access or egress to passengers in the rear of the vehicle. I had an independent ASE Certified Master Mechanic asses the issue. The only way to get the door open was to remove the door panel from the inside and manually push the lock actuator back into the correct position. Upon further inspection and testing it was noted that flipping the child safety lock back and forth several times seemed to have reset the actuator and the lock and door has worked correctly since.
NHTSA ODI 11424732
Jul 13, 2021Electrical system
Left drivers door, sliding door makes a loud buzzing sound it will sometimes not open manually and automatically , kids could not get out of van by the door bringing to chrysler dealershipon july 19, i know there have been many complaints to this issue something needs to be done quickly!!!! When you press lick button for van , even when not moving it still locks up and doesnt open sometimes
NHTSA ODI 11424710
Jun 26, 2021Electrical system
Rear sliding door lock makes buzzing sound. Stopped locking.
NHTSA ODI 11422412
Apr 28, 2021Electrical systemLane Departure
SECOND TIME IN TWO YEARS THE BLIND SPOT MONITOR MODULE AND WIRE CONNECTION HAS CORRODED AND DESTROYED THE MODULE, TERMINALS AND CONNECTORS. IT HAPPENED DRIVING DOWN THE HIGHWAY THE WARNING BELL AND MESSAGE CAME ON SAYING IT IS NOR WORKING. WHEN EVER I DRIVE THE VEHICLE THE SAME THING HAPPENS HAD A 2011 TOWN AND COUNTRY AND THE SAME THING HAPPENED WITH IT. THEY WANT OVER A $1000 TO FIX IT EACH TIME.
NHTSA ODI 11414278
Mar 7, 2021Electrical system
SLIDING DOOR WILL NOT UNLOCK. APPEARS BAD DOOR LOCK SOLENOID. VEHICLE STATIONARY WHEN PROBLEM DISCOVERED. CAN NOT EVEN UNLOCK DOOR MANUALLY FROM INSIDE THE VEHICLE.
NHTSA ODI 11399590
Feb 20, 2021Electrical system
DRIVER SIDE SLIDING DOOR IS LOCKED SHUT AND WON'T OPEN
NHTSA ODI 11397136
Feb 9, 2021Electrical system
THE DRIVER SIDE REAR SLIDING DOOR IS STUCK AND WILL NOT OPEN. THE DOOR SUDDENLY JUST STOPPED WORKING AND THE LOCK IS STUCK IN THE MIDDLE POSITION. THE DOOR CAN NOT BE OPENED BY THE BUTTON ON THE DOOR, KEY FOB, OR THE BUTTON ON THE FRONT VISOR. THE VAN ONLY HAS 30,000 MILES ON IT.
NHTSA ODI 11395423
Jan 18, 2021Electrical system
MY RIGHT SIDE SLIDING DOOR BUZZES WHEN I UNLOCK MY DOORS. SOMETIMES THE DOOR DOES NOT UNLOCK AND I AM WORRIED SOMETHING MIGHT HAPPEN AND WE WILL NOT BE ABLE TO GET THE KIDS OUT OF THE VAN.
NHTSA ODI 11388745
Jan 7, 2021Electrical system
MY REAR PASSENGER DOOR WOULD NOT OPEN, OR UNLOCK. I TOOK IT TO OUR CHRYSLER DEALERSHIP FOR REPAIR. THEY HAD TO REPLACE THE DOOR LOCK ACTUATOR PART #68030378AG. I HEARD A WEIRD BUZZING COMING FROM THE REAR PASSENGER DOOR UPON ENTERING THE VEHICLE, WHEN I UNLOCKED IT. WHEN I STARTED MY ENGINE AND PUT IT INTO DRIVE. IT MADE THE SAME SOUND. WHEN I ARRIVED AT MY HOME. I TRIED TO PEN THE REAR PASSENGER DOOR AND IT WOULD NOT UNLOCK WITH MY REMOTE OR MANUALLY.
NHTSA ODI 11387004
Jan 4, 2021Electrical system
DOOR ACTUATOR FAILURE BOTH SLIDING DOORS, 100% FAILURE RATE ON THIS YEAR OF VEHICLES.
NHTSA ODI 11386504
Dec 30, 2020Electrical system2 injuries
ON DECEMBER 24, 2020 OUR RIGHT PASSENGER SIDE REAR DOOR MALFUNCTIONED AND ENDED UP TRAPPING MY TODDLERS HEAD IN BETWEEN THE DOOR AND VEHICLE FRAME. IT WAS INCREDIBLY TRAUMATIC FOR ALL INVOLVED. THOUGH THE INCIDENT LIKELY LASTED LESS THAN A MINUTE, IT WAS A TERRIFYING FRANTIC MINUTE IN WHICH I TRIED EVERYTHING TO GET THE DOOR OPEN AS IT CONTINUED TO TRY AND CLOSE ON OUR BABY WHO WAS SCREAMING IN PAIN AND TERROR. IT TOOK ALL OF MY STRENGTH TO MANUALLY PRY OPEN THE DOOR TO RELEASE HIS HEAD. WE BROUGHT THE VEHICLE TO OUR LOCAL DEALERSHIP TO BE LOOKED OVER, ASSUMING A MALFUNCTIONING SENSOR OF SOME SORT. THEY DID DIAGNOSTICS AND REPORTED NO CODES WERE EVIDENT AND THEY COULD NOT REPLICATE THE MALFUNCTION. THEN LAST NIGHT 12/30/2020 THE LEFT REAR PASSENGER DOOR EXPERIENCED A SIMILAR MALFUNCTION AND BEGAN CLOSING ON MY CHILD. MY HUSBAND WAS FORCED TO MANUALLY RIP THE DOOR OFF OF OUR CHILD TO AVOID SIMILAR INJURY. IN THE PROCESS, PLASTIC PIECES OF THE TRACK WERE DISLODGED AND THE DOOR IS NO LONGER OPERATIONAL. IN THIS INSTANCE, LOSS OF ELECTRICAL FUNCTIONING ON THAT SIDE IS A BLESSING AS THE DOORS ARE MALFUNCTIONING AND OTHERWISE PRESENT SIGNIFICANT DANGER TO OUR FAMILY AS NO OBVIOUS CODE DEFECTS HAVE BEEN ABLE TO BE DETECTED YET. HOWEVER THE RIGHT REAR DOOR AND THE BACK HATCH REMAIN OPERATIONAL AND THEREFORE A POTENTIAL DANGER. BOTH TIMES THE VEHICLE WAS STATIONARY
NHTSA ODI 11385602
Dec 28, 2020Electrical system
LOUD BUZZ NOISE WHEN REAR PASSENGER SIDE DOOR UNLOCKS. ALSO CLOSES ON OWN SOMETIMES.
NHTSA ODI 11385237
Dec 18, 2020Electrical system
THE LOCK ACTUATOR GEAR STRIPS, CAUSING A LOUD BUZZING NOISE WHEN LOCKING/UNLOCKING THE VEHICLE AND IN SOME CASES IT WILL NOT CONSISTENTLY ACTUATE CAUSING THE DOOR TO STAY LOCKED. THE MAJOR CONCERNS ARE 1) IF THERE IS AN EMERGENCY SITUATION AND SOMEONE IS UNABLE TO UNLOCK THE DOOR TO QUICKLY GET MY CHILD OUT OF THE VEHICLE BECAUSE THE LOCK IS NOT FUNCTIONAL. 2) THE NOISE IT MAKES IS LOUD AND MAY STARTLE DRIVERS OF THIS VEHICLE(FROM WHAT I'M SEEING, THIS IS A COMMON ISSUE ACROSS THE TOWN AND COUNTRY AND CARAVAN LINES OF VANS) AS THE LOCKS AUTOMATICALLY ENGAGE WHILE ENTERING THE ROAD WHICH COULD CAUSE A TEMPORARY LOSS OF CONTROL OF THE VEHICLE. THIS ENDANGERS BOTH THE DRIVER OF THE VEHICLE AND OTHER PEOPLE ON THE ROAD.
NHTSA ODI 11384030
Dec 10, 2020Electrical system
MY PASSENGER SIDE SLIDE DOOR MAKES A BUZZING SOUND WHEN THE DRIVERS SIDE DOOR OPENS. I HAVE RESEARCHED THIS ISSUE AND IT SEEMS TO BE A COMMON ISSUE WITH THESE VEHICLES AND APPEARS TO NEED A RECALL TO FIX THIS FAULTY PART.
NHTSA ODI 11382814
Dec 8, 2020Electrical system
NEED NEW ACTUATOR.....BUZZING NOISE WHEN WANTING TOOPEN SIDE POWER DOORS
NHTSA ODI 11378477
Dec 7, 2020Electrical system
THE DRIVER SIDE REAR DOOR LOCK WILL NOT UNLOCK AND ALLOW THE DOOR TO OPEN. IT APPEARS TO BE STUCK IN THE LOCKED POSITION AT ALL TIMES
NHTSA ODI 11378366